Vice President of Business and Administrative Services

Ventura County Community College District

Ventura County, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$153,011.04–$205,041.96 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Analysis Skills, Animal Training, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Services, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Community and Social Services, Computer Networks, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Contract Management, Control Systems, Economic Development, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Work, Establish Priorities, Expense Allocation, Expense Tracking, Facilities Planning, Facilities and Maintenance, Financial Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Fund Accounting, Fund Management, Funding, Government Accounting, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Health Plan, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Multicultural, Network Systems, Nursing, Operations Guidelines, Organizational Development/Management, Performing Arts, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Project Development, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Public Administration, Public Finance, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Regulations, Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Visual Programming, Weighting
LOCATION
Ventura County, CA
POSTED
9 days ago

Vice President of Business and Administrative Services

Salary

$153,011.04 - $205,041.96 Annually

Location

Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Job Type

Classified Management

Job Number

2026-00118

Department

Districtwide

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

WHAT YOULL DO

Under the general direction of a college President and the administrative oversight of the Vice Chancellor, Business and Administrative Services, a Vice President, Business Services serves as the college's chief business officer. The Vice President works in conjunction with assigned managers and supervisors; directs, coordinates and supervises various administrative and business service functions of the college, technology services, maintenance of the college physical plant, and facilities planning, development, and construction.

There is currently one full time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) vacancy located at Moorpark College.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

This position is part of the Senior Management Service in accordance with the provisions of the Education Code. Passing candidates will be placed on an unranked eligibility list that will be established to fill vacancies for one year.

WHERE YOULL WORK

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled in the foothills on the southeastern flank of Ventura County, about 40 miles from UCLA, and approximately 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara. It is also a short drive from CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, and California Lutheran University. Moorpark College has been recognized as an Aspen 150 College for the last two years. Known for transfer of students to public and private universities, Moorpark College has the highest number of Associate Degree for Transfers among California community colleges its size.

Moorpark College has the distinction of being recognized as a Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity in each of the last five years. A Hispanic Serving Institution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minority and economically disadvantaged students for university transfer and career success. Moorpark College's signature career/technical programs include nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and exotic animal training which incorporates the world-renowned America's Teaching Zoo. The college also offers a dynamic range of classes and programs in the visual and performing arts, and its pristine athletic fields and mild climate provide an excellent home for our student athletes. Moorpark College has received numerous grants including a $2.9 million Department of Education Title V grant in 2020 for its Project STEM Impacto, which develops student cohorts in biology, biotechnology, and computer network systems engineering. Moorpark College student outcomes demonstrate that education inspires and transforms communities.

More information can be found on the Moorpark College website

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCDs three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

SALARY PLACEMENT

Generally, salary placement is on the first step of the salary range. Advanced step placement may be granted depending on related education and experience. Placement above the maximum step of the posted salary range is not permitted.

An annual doctoral stipend of $6,576.48 is provided to eligible management employees possessing an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.

Representative Duties

Perform duties of program budget officer in the allocation and expenditure of district funds; provide for proper accounting of college accounting activities and programs; supervise the development and administration of the college budget. E

Monitor expenditures to ensure that budget limits are maintained and ensure the establishment of appropriate internal control procedures; adhere to operational and program guidelines; provide written and oral reports to the college president, management, constituency leaders, and the college faculty and staff as required, as well as to district management. E

Maintain accurate records of expenditures for all college program activities; monitor and maintain controls over college cashiering and Student Business Office functions; compile, analyze, audit, and prepare data for periodic and year-end reports. E

Oversee various college operations and functions such as property maintenance, college safety, facilities use, reprographics, bookstore, vending operations, campus operations, Student Business Office, student employment, campus telephone, campus mail, building security systems, financial aid services, technology services, and assure compliance with financial/business and contractual obligations. E

Ensure district and student body expenditures conform to policies and regulations; maintain records and reports on all areas of responsibility; recommend changes or improvement. E

Coordinate the college building, capital construction, facilities and grounds program in conjunction with lead college staff and District Service Center representatives. E

Develop and maintain the college Five Year Capital Construction Plan, the Initial and Final Project Proposals (IPP and FPP), the Facilities Master Plan, and development of the project plans. E

Work with college faculty and staff in the renovation and construction of facilities; serve as liaison with district administration, architects and contractors to plan, develop, and construct campus facilities. E

Oversee development of the college Space Inventory Plan, the Five Year Scheduled Maintenance Plan and submission of the Scheduled Maintenance Project Funding Proposal. E

Coordinate and implement the colleges risk management program and all programs related to the safety of employees and students. Implement other environmental compliance programs; serve as the college safety officer; monitor and implement projects to meet ADA requirements. E

Participate as a member of the management team by providing business and professional advice for use in making decisions and establishing the priorities, goals, and objectives of the college. E

Chair or co-chair the college committees responsible for budget planning and allocation of campus financial resources and directly supervise the development and administration of the college budget and campus environment; analyze financial data and recommend optimal use of college resources. E

Design, implement, and maintain information and control systems to provide complete, accurate, and timely data for use in formulating and justifying financial, personnel and materials requests. E

Serve on district-wide participatory governance and budget development committees. E

Oversee emergency preparedness and programs of the college in collaboration with District Police and the District Office E

Participate in hiring, evaluation, retention, or dismissal of members of the Business Services staff and make appropriate recommendations to the College President. E

Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E

Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field AND four years of management experience overseeing complex budgets in a fund accounting environment, including supervisory responsibility and oversight of multiple administrative or business service functions.

OR

A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license AND three years of management experience overseeing complex budgets in a fund accounting environment, including supervisory responsibility and oversight of multiple administrative or business service functions.

OR

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field AND three years of management experience overseeing complex budgets in a fund accounting environment, including supervisory responsibility and oversight of multiple administrative or business service functions.

Experience in a California community college, higher education institution, K-12 school district, or other public educational agency is highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by Tuesday, July 7 at 11:59PM. The next review of applications will be on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

The examination process may consist of any of the following components:

A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)

B) Technical Interview and Performance Exam = 100% weighting on final score

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:

A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.

The candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview.

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION:

Date Range: Monday, July 27, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026

Location: The Technical Interview will likely be conducted remotely, using Zoom. To participate, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.

The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS.

If additional versions of your application are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:

This position is part of the Senior Management Service in accordance with the provisions of the Education Code. Passing candidates will be placed on an unranked eligibility list that will be established to fill vacancies for one year.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodation should document this request in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION:

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education then a foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be a full evaluation of all the coursework and should be included with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Please also include a copy of the transcript that was evaluated. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.

Paid Holidays: The Ventura County Community College District offers 15 paid holidays per year, plus 2 additional floating holidays.

Paid Vacation:

Full-time classified employeesearn vacation leave based on years of continuous service:

  • 6 months - 3 years: 8 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Years Eve.
  • 3 - 10 years: 10 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Years Eve.
  • 10+ years: 13.3 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Years Eve.

Administrators, managers, and full-time supervisory and confidential employees accrue 13.33 hours per month for each month they are in paid status, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Years Eve.

Health Benefits: The District contributes up to the full premium cost of the PPO 90C or Kaiser HMO plan (whichever is higher) toward any eligible medical plan for full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Dental, vision, and Basic life insurance premiums for full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also District paid.

Benefit providers available to eligible full-time and part-time (50% or more) classified employees include:

  • Medical: Anthem PPO and HMO Plans, Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan
  • Dental: Delta Dental DHMO or PPO Plus Premium
  • Vision: EyeMed PPO Vision Plan

Retirement: Eligible employees in positions of 20 or more hours per week are enrolled in CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System).

  • PERS members that began prior to January 1, 2013 (Download PDF reader)
  • PERS members that begin after December 31, 2012 (Download PDF reader)

Paid Sick Leave: All full-time management, supervisory, confidential, and classified employees (probationary and permanent) earn one day of sick leave per month in a paid status, accumulating 12 days per fiscal year for full-time employees. Unused sick leave accumulates without limit.

Learn More: For a full overview of employee benefits, visit the Districts Benefits page at:

http://www.vcccd.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits/ascc-benefits

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The testing process will require access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet. If you do not have access to one or more of these components and would like to request alternate testing accommodations, please indicate so below.

  • I do NOT have access to one or more of the required components and would like to request alternate testing accommodations.
  • I have access to ALL of the required components and do not need alternate testing accommodations.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: Answer the following questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. You are not expected to answer at the highest level of each of these items to be qualified. The application will be evaluated for minimum qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questions below may also be used to determine your qualifications beyond the minimum qualification requirements for this classification in a training and experience (T&E) evaluation. Referring to your application/resume, listing "see resume", or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question. Questions that are answered in this method will be considered INCOMPLETE and may result in DISQUALIFICATION. You are required to answer ALL of the supplemental questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). Select "Yes" if you have read, understood, and agree to the above statements. Select "No" if you have read, understood, and DO NOT agree with the above statements and voluntarily withdraw your application for this position.

  • Yes
  • No

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Describe your experience in managing or administering the areas you are familiar with from the following list within a highly regulated business or government agency: accounting; budget preparation/management; payroll; purchasing; facilities construction planning and management; facilities maintenance and operations; risk management/contract administration; human resources; information technology; or auxiliary business services (e.g., cashiering, bookstore). For each area, explain your responsibilities, the scope of your role, and highlight any significant contributions or strategic guidance you provided to achieve organizational goals. If you have no experience in these areas, please indicate N/A.

04

Describe your experience in providing written and oral reports to diverse constituent groups. Please detail the strategies you employ to tailor your reports for different audiences, including the type of information presented and the delivery method. Provide at least one specific example of how you have adapted a report for a particular group. If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.

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Describe your experience related to financial management, including overseeing the development and administration of budgets and financial activities. Highlight your involvement in the management of funds, the accounting processes you have overseen and experience in developing budgets. Please include specific roles or projects that demonstrate your expertise in these areas. If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.

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Describe your experience working in a California community college, higher education institution, K-12 school district, or other public educational agency. If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.

07

Describe your experience collaborating with executive leadership, participatory governance groups, and other stakeholders in support of organizational planning, budget development, operational decision-making, or institutional initiatives. Include a specific example that demonstrates your approach to building consensus, addressing differing perspectives, and achieving an effective outcome. If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.

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Employer Ventura County Community College District

Address 761 East Daily Drive, Suite 200

Camarillo, California, 93010

Phone 805 652 5500

Website http://www.vcccd.edu

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